Maëlle Ricker

Canadian Olympic snowboarder, gold medalist

Maëlle Ricker - Canadian Olympic snowboarder, gold medalist
Born

December 2nd, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A competitive snowboarder specializing in snowboard cross. Achieved significant success in various international competitions. Won the gold medal in snowboard cross at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Also secured multiple medals at the FIS Snowboard World Championships throughout her career. Retired from competitive snowboarding after an illustrious career.

Gold medalist in snowboard cross at the 2010 Winter Olympics

Multiple medalist at FIS Snowboard World Championships

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